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FOUR PAWS South Africa appeals to communities to prioritise animal safety during informal Guy Fawkes activities Cape Town, 03 November 2025 — As 5 November approaches, FOUR PAWS is urging communities to be mindful of the distress fireworks cause to pets and wildlife. While Guy Fawkes Day is not officially recognised in South Africa, informal …
FOUR PAWS shares why the health of humans, animals, and the environment are interconnected and why it should matter to us. Cape Town, 30 October 2025 – In South Africa, where people live closely with animals and nature whether in rural villages, townships or urban centres, the health of one affects the health of all. …
Leading with purpose, how Fiona Miles and her team are redefining animal welfare in South Africa. Cape Town, 29 October 2025 – FOUR PAWS South Africa proudly announces that its Director, Fiona Miles, has been selected as a finalist in the Good Hope FM Warrior Women Awards 2025 in the Excellence in Leadership category, in …
FOUR PAWS provides urgent care for big cats and bears at former Zoo Luján. Veterinarians and wildlife experts from FOUR PAWS are on-site at former Zoo Luján in Buenos Aires province for a complex emergency mission launched on 23 October Until the end of November, the FOUR PAWS team will be carrying out veterinary assessments …
Former circus lionesses deepen their roots at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary after settling into a one-hectare, species-appropriate home. Illiana and Tomoyo arrived at LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary carrying years of hardship in their paws and the quiet hope that comes with second chances. Their story is one of resilience, gentle healing, and the slow reclaiming …
New FOUR PAWS report reveal how consumers are left in the dark Cape Town, 14 October 2025 – Global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS’ new report investigates the efforts of over 100 fashion brands in eleven countries in addressing major animal welfare issue – live lamb cutting (LLC) within their wool supply chain. The itchy …
Zero export quota for captive lion bones signals shift toward ethical wildlife policy. Cape Town, 09 October 2025 — FOUR PAWS South Africa welcomes the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s decision to set a zero export quota for lion bones sourced from captive breeding operations for the 2025 calendar year, under the leadership …
Empowering the next generation through animal welfare education and community leadership Bethlehem, 02 October 2025 — In celebration of World Teachers’ Day, LIONSROCK Big Cat Sanctuary is honouring all educators who go beyond the classroom to instil values of empathy, responsibility, and environmental stewardship. The sanctuary recently welcomed learners from Caritas College and Thebe Public …
Use the FOUR PAWS Animal Welfare Advocacy Guide to take small steps of Kindness this World Animal Day Cape Town, 29 September 2025 — On 4 October, South Africans will join the global community in celebrating World Animal Day, a time to pause and reflect on the animals who share our lives, our land and …
Rabies Centres of Excellence collaborate to strengthen rabies elimination efforts Cape Town, 22 September 2025 — Every year on 28 September, the world remembers rabies victims on World Rabies Day. This year’s theme “Act Now: You, Me, Community” is a call to action for individuals, leaders, and communities to eliminate rabies and save lives. In South Africa, FOUR PAWS …